Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
CCDI achieves our goals in a variety ways. We work to create a
statewide network of advocates that connects individuals to others
in their part of the state. Some of our members have chosen to form
Chapters or Action Teams to work on specific advocacy issues. Each
year CCDI creates an Advocacy Agenda of issues important to our
membership. Advocacy Tool Kits are created to assist our members as
they organize in their own communities throughout the state. CCDI
also organizes rallies at the Capitol and partners with other
disability focused organizations to create advocacy opportunities
throughout the year.
Membership in CCDI is open to both individuals and
organizations. Member benefits include a subscription to CCDI's
disability rights newsletter The Catalyst, a discount on
registration fees for our Annual Disability Rights Conference,
information and referral services via our toll free line, Hot News
and Action Alerts e-mails, monthly legislative updates and
more.